Profile Of The Roman Emperor Otto In Tin
Pewter medallion bearing the profile of the Roman Emperor Otto.
It bears the inscription: "Otho VIII emperor, reigned in the year 69 of Jesus Christ, Marcus Salvius."
There is an error here by the sculptor with the "VII." This is indeed a portrait of Emperor Otto, who did reign in 69 AD, and whose birth name was Marcus Salvius Otho, not Otto VIII.
In a blackened wood frame, on green velvet.
In genuine condition.
Late 18th or early 19th century.
Medallion diameter: 10 cm.
Frame diameter: 14 cm.
It bears the inscription: "Otho VIII emperor, reigned in the year 69 of Jesus Christ, Marcus Salvius."
There is an error here by the sculptor with the "VII." This is indeed a portrait of Emperor Otto, who did reign in 69 AD, and whose birth name was Marcus Salvius Otho, not Otto VIII.
In a blackened wood frame, on green velvet.
In genuine condition.
Late 18th or early 19th century.
Medallion diameter: 10 cm.
Frame diameter: 14 cm.
380 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: En l'etat
Reference (ID): 1648509
Availability: In stock
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